Diversions & Puzzles

Clues across

1/4. Which book series was No 1 in the American Library Association’s “Top 100 Banned/Challenged Books” for the decade 2000-2009? (5,6) 9. What dish is for baking and serving an individual portion? (7) 10. In a fairy-tale translation, three goats got what family name instead of the original Norwegian “Bruse”? (5) 11/12. The original highresolution video recordings of which 1969 event were erased and reused to save money? (4,7) 13. Which Charles Aznavour song topped the charts in 1974? (3) 14. What is molten rock erupting from a volcano? (4) 16. A yokozuna is a grand champion in what wrestling? (4) 18. Frank Whittle patented what type of engine? (3) 20. What is the Japanese art of paper folding? (7) 21. Jakarta is on what island? (4) 24. Who is wished goodnight in a 1950 hit by the Weavers? (5) 25. Which Canterbury town is described as the Gateway to Mt Hutt skifield? (7) 26/27. After success in New Zealand, which chef duo gained a cult following when they moved to UK television in 1986? (6,5)

Clues down

1. What is the only common word anagram of masher? (6) 2. “Good-night, good-night! Parting is such sweet sorrow” is said to which Shakespearean character? (5) 3. What wooden crosspiece is fastened over the necks of two animals pulling a plough? (4) 5. During his lifetime, Johann Sebastian Bach was recognised primarily for his skill as a what? (8) 6. Which industry is Spain’s biggest earner? (7) 7. What is a place of shelter and security? (6) 8. Where is your anterior talofibular ligament? (5) 13. What is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina? (8) 15. What flavour has the aperitif pastis? (7) 17. What was the birth nationality of entrepreneur and cosmetician Max Factor? (6) 18/19. Which Australian singer has had the most No 1 albums? (5,6) 22. What is a heavy iron block on which hot metal is forged? (5) 23. Which state separates Nevada from Colorado? (4)